There was some hope that New Orleans Saints left tackle Terron Armstead would return to the field this weekend against the Buccaneers.

That hope will have to wait.

The Saints officially ruled Armstead out on Friday’s (Dec. 7) injury report. It will be the fourth straight game Armstead has missed because of a pectoral injury he suffered against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Armstead practiced in a limited capacity both Wednesday and Thursday, but was listed on Friday’s report as a non-participant. Veteran Jermon Bushrod has been starting in Armstead’s place the last three weeks.

It was not all bad news for the Saints, as every other player who appeared on the injury report this week was a full participant in Friday’s practice. That includes wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle), who had to sit out a practice Wednesday.

The Buccaneers ruled three players out for Sunday’s game, and among them was wide receiver DeSean Jackson, who hauled in five passes for 146 yards and two touchdowns in Week 1 against the Saints. This will be the second straight week Jackson has missed with a thumb injury.

Defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul, who has a team-leading 11.5 sacks, was listed as questionable with a knee injury.

Tampa Bay’s secondary depth is being tested by injuries this week. The Buccaneers ruled out safeties Justin Evans (toe), who has started 10 games this season, and Isaiah Johnson, who has appeared in all 12 games this season with four starts.

Cornerback Carlton Davis, a second-round pick out of Auburn this season, is doubtful with a knee injury, while defensive backs M.J. Stewart (foot) and Brent Grimes (knee) are questionable.